New Scientist has details on an interesting overture to software pirates in Syndicate that was found in Starbreeze's newly released first-person shooter by reddit's MikkelManDK. Apparently legit copies of the game include an .nfo file that would normally be found in a cracked copy with two simple instructions: "1) Insert disc 2) Play ;)". This apparently also offers pirates the chance to apply for jobs and asks them to consider the years spent by hundreds of people making the game before stealing it.

Lorcin wrote on Feb 25, 2012, 09:38:oh ffs here we go again on Origin. Anybody remember threads like this:

Steam has been criticised many times before, often with good reason. But Origin is merely a poor facsimile of Steam, from a company with a poor track record with regards to customer service and business practices. It's a step in the right direction but the way that EA has sought to promote it is deeply distasteful.